Vitamins & Minerals Test

An eleven-biomarker nutritional panel measuring vitamin D, vitamin B12, folic acid, iron status (ferritin, iron, TIBC, transferrin, transferrin saturation), calcium, magnesium, and albumin. Identifies the most common micronutrient deficiencies in the UK population. Results in 24 hours.

Micronutrient deficiencies are widespread in the UK population, even among those who consider their diet adequate. Vitamin D insufficiency affects a significant proportion of adults, particularly during the autumn and winter months when UVB exposure is minimal. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide and disproportionately affects menstruating women, vegetarians, and endurance athletes. B12 deficiency is increasingly recognised in older adults and those following plant-based diets. This panel measures the eleven markers most commonly implicated in preventable deficiency states. The iron component goes well beyond a simple ferritin check — total iron, total iron-binding capacity, transferrin, and transferrin saturation together characterise iron metabolism comprehensively and help distinguish between true iron deficiency, functional iron deficiency, and inflammation-related ferritin elevation. Magnesium supports over 300 enzymatic processes and is commonly suboptimal in modern diets, yet is rarely included in standard blood tests. At 84 pounds, this panel is positioned as a practical standalone nutritional screen for anyone wanting data-driven supplementation guidance rather than guesswork. Fasting for 8 to 12 hours is recommended for the most accurate iron and metabolic readings. It pairs well with the broader health check packages for those who want to add nutritional depth to their assessment.